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Professor and Chairperson, Manipal Business School at Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MAHE, Dubai
📍 United Arab Emirates

With over 20 years in senior investment banking roles and more than 8 years in academia, Praveen Gupta is the Professor and Chairperson at Manipal Business School. His expertise, backed by a PhD in Financial Risk Management, centers on derivatives, corporate finance, and emerging markets, bridging industry practice with academic theory.

He has a significant publication record with recent articles in 2024 and 2025 focusing on the impact of geopolitical events on financial markets, derivative usage in emerging economies, and the effects of natural disasters on bank lending, showcasing his active engagement in contemporary financial research.

Unique fact: He successfully transitioned from a two-decade career in high-level investment banking to a leadership position in academia, demonstrating a rare blend of extensive industry and scholarly expertise.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Professor and Chairperson, Manipal Business School
Location
United Arab Emirates
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Geopolitical Financial Impact
He recently co-authored a 2024 paper titled "Coup d'état in Africa and stock market returns, " analyzing how political instability impacts corporate financial performance.
Derivatives in Emerging Markets
His 2024 research explores how the use of financial derivatives boosts firm value in controlled economies like India, reflecting his core expertise.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Professor and Chairperson, Manipal Business School
Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MAHE, Dubai
9-2023 - 3-2025
Lecturer in Finance
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
7-2021 - 8-2023
Senior Lecturer
University of Roehampton
9-2018 - 8-2021
Teaching Associate
Queen Mary University of London
1-2018 - 6-2020
Visiting Lecturer
University of Greenwich
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Education
9-2017 - 12-2021
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Queen Mary University of London
1994 - 1996
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
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